1 Women Winemakers Tasting Event (Le Sud) Woman-owned Le Sud hosts a sommelier-led tasting of wines by leading female winemakers in Europe and Latin America. March 4
2 Sherry School (Bar Biscay) Bar Biscay’s beverage team will help you drink your way through many styles of fortified wine, including Fino, Oloroso, Amontillado and Pedro Ximénez . March 15
3 American Whiskey Affair (Untitled Supper Club) Over ninety whiskies from all over the world. Whiskey-friendly bites from executive chef David Gebhardt will support the boozy journey. March 25
4 Cognac and Blues Tasting Party (City Winery) Listen to mellow blues harp and guitar while sipping France’s most famous brandy. March 27
5 Ramenfest 2020 (Time Out Market) Chef Bill Kim brings together over twenty A-list Chicago chefs, including Abe Conlon, Brian Fischer and Thai Dan, to show the potential of the world’s most beloved soup. March 29
Dining and Drinking Editor for Newcity, David also writes a weekly food column for Wednesday Journal in Oak Park and is a frequent contributor of food/drink and travel pieces to the Chicago Tribune, Plate Magazine and other publications. David has also contributed chapters to several books, including Street Food Around the World, Street Food, and The Chicago Food Encyclopedia. Contact: dhammond@newcity.com
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